Legal Question in Family Law in Virginia

Re: Child support Arrears

Three questions: how long before DCSE files their own contempt charges?

Pretty long, although they're supposed to review all thier arrearage cases every six months. You expect a governmental agency to move faster? You're better off bringing it yourself if you want him to answer to a Judge this year. You have to set the case on a DCSE day anyway so they'll be there to provide the evidence to the Judge.

Will I have to go?

Yes. DCSE will subpoena you too and women get show-caused all the time for contempt of court when they dont show up.

If there are still arrearages after the children are adopted, could I still have a case with DCSE?

You potentially an have a case with DCSE as long as there are arrearages.

Adoption is complicated unless he's a total loser and not in the child's' life at all. Adoption isnt half as hard as divesting a parent of their parental rights which is necessary unless he gives it up voluntarily.

In any case, good luck.

Re: Child support Arrears

Hard to say how long child support enforcement will take. You will have to call them to get a time estimate. Yes you would have to go as your testimony is needed to establish contempt. Yes as long as there are arrearages you have a case for contempt.